Luxury design isn’t just about finishes — it’s about creating emotional harmony the moment you walk through the door. In this episode, Rick Bell sits down with Goli Basiri, co-founder and principal designer of Harmen Design, to explore how thoughtful interior architecture, intuitive discovery, and purposeful design transform a home into a deeply personal living experience. Together, they discuss common design challenges and how early collaboration leads to a more aligned, seamless proce...
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Luxury design isn’t just about finishes — it’s about creating emotional harmony the moment you walk through the door. In this episode, Rick Bell sits down with Goli Basiri, co-founder and principal designer of Harmen Design, to explore how thoughtful interior architecture, intuitive discovery, and purposeful design transform a home into a deeply personal living experience. Together, they discuss common design challenges and how early collaboration leads to a more aligned, seamless proce...
Episode 8: The Construction Budget (What It Includes: Prelim, Progress, Contracts, Construction Updates)
The Insider's Guide to Custom Homes
8 minutes
5 months ago
Episode 8: The Construction Budget (What It Includes: Prelim, Progress, Contracts, Construction Updates)
In this episode, Rick Bell breaks down the process of creating, reviewing, and managing a construction budget for a custom home. Listeners will learn how to build a realistic budget from preliminary allowances to finalized trade bids, and how to maintain control throughout the construction process. Rick shares how transparency, good communication, and proactive planning can make the difference between a dream home and a budget nightmare. What You’ll Learn How to create a prelimi...
The Insider's Guide to Custom Homes
Luxury design isn’t just about finishes — it’s about creating emotional harmony the moment you walk through the door. In this episode, Rick Bell sits down with Goli Basiri, co-founder and principal designer of Harmen Design, to explore how thoughtful interior architecture, intuitive discovery, and purposeful design transform a home into a deeply personal living experience. Together, they discuss common design challenges and how early collaboration leads to a more aligned, seamless proce...
